AgrAbility Virtual State Fair set for October

AgrAbility projects from 19 states, including Missouri, are part of the AgrAbility Virtual State Fair in October.

The event offers help for farmers, ranchers and other agricultural workers with disabilities or chronic health conditions, said Karen Funkenbusch, state director of the Missouri AgrAbility Project and a University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist.

Every day in October, AgrAbility state projects will highlight farmers and ranchers through “Cultivating Accessible Agriculture.” Missouri farmers and ranchers are featured on Oct. 7.

Short videos on Facebook and Twitter will tell about the latest assistive technologies, resources, safety tips and more.

“Many state and county fairs and other agricultural events were canceled or postponed due to safety and health concerns during COVID-19,” said Funkenbusch.

The AgrAbility Virtual State Fair coincides with the 75th annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month and the 30th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Follow the event on Facebook (@AgrAbility Virtual State Fair) or Twitter (@AgrAbilityVSF) and read stories about people who benefitted from AgrAbility services at AgrAbility.org/25years.

AgrAbility also serves veterans, beginning farmers, and underserved and disadvantaged populations.